Elmhurst Sd 205 School District
School District · Elmhurst, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,623
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,623
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#39 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,623
+$4,933 vs Illinois median
District size
8,330 students
Much larger than Illinois median
About Elmhurst Sd 205
Elmhurst Sd 205 is a Elmhurst, Illinois school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 8,330 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $21,623 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Elmhurst Sd 205 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hawthorne Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Elmhurst Sd 205 students show an average math proficiency of 47.3% and ELA proficiency of 49.9%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Elmhurst Sd 205, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elmhurst Sd 205 with test data.
Schools in Elmhurst Sd 205
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Elmhurst
- Total Enrollment
- 8,330
- Teachers (FTE)
- 613
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elmhurst Sd 205?
Elmhurst Sd 205 has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elmhurst Sd 205?
The average composite rating for Elmhurst Sd 205 is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elmhurst Sd 205?
Elmhurst Sd 205 spends $21,623 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elmhurst Sd 205?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elmhurst Sd 205 is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elmhurst Sd 205?
Hawthorne Elem School is the highest-rated school in Elmhurst Sd 205 with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Elmhurst Sd 205?
Across schools in Elmhurst Sd 205 with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elmhurst Sd 205 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Elmhurst Sd 205 has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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